Sucrafil O Gel Suspension 200 ml

Description

About Sucrafil O Gel Suspension

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension is used to treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. It also treats hyperacidity, heartburn, indigestion, and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach’s lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcers or sores of the stomach region are called gastric ulcers, while the duodenum ulcer is known as a duodenal ulcer.

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine. Sucralfate is a gastrointestinal protectant that works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Besides this, Oxetacaine is a local anaesthetic that exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

It is better to take Sucrafil O Gel Suspension an hour before a meal or without a meal for its best results. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Sucrafil O Gel Suspension based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects like constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Sucrafil O Gel Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Sucrafil O Gel Suspension or active and inactive ingredients present on it, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Sucrafil O Gel Suspension . Sucrafil O Gel Suspension should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Try not to stop taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Sucrafil O Gel Suspension will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration. Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Sucrafil O Gel Suspension . Aluminium-containing antacids and Sucrafil O Gel Suspension could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea.  Avoid consuming alcohol along with Sucrafil O Gel Suspension as it could lead to increased acidity.

Uses of Sucrafil O Gel Suspension

Treatment of Acidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, Duodenal ulcer.

Medicinal Benefits

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension belongs to a group of anti-ulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas and stomach ulcers. Sucrafil O Gel Suspension  is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate (anti-ulcer) and Oxetacaine (Local anaesthetic). Sucralfate works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibiting gastric acid diffusion. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. It exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the intact intestinal mucosa and stomach surface. It also stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins and bicarbonate and the epidermal growth factor that stimulates healing and formation of new healthy skin. On the other hand, Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. It does not lose its activity even in strongly acidic conditions and provides prolonged anaesthetic action.

Directions for Use

Take Sucrafil O Gel Suspension one hour before a meal or as advised by the doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension as it can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sucrafil O Gel Suspension

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Dry Mouth
• Nausea

In-depth Information

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension if you are allergic to Sucrafil O Gel Suspension or other ingredients present in it.  Inform your doctor before taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension if you have a history of appendicitis, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding, kidney problems, low-magnesium diet, or if you have undergone recent bowel surgery. Caution is required before giving Sucrafil O Gel Suspension to elderly patients. Sucralfate in Sucrafil O Gel Suspension contains aluminium, which is normally removed by your kidney. Therefore, older adults and people who have kidney problems may be at greater risk for developing high aluminium levels while using this drug with other products that contain aluminium (e.g. antacids). Do not take Sucrafil O Gel Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. The safety and effectiveness in children are not established, please consult your doctor before giving them Sucrafil O Gel Suspension . Avoid consuming alcohol along with Sucrafil O Gel Suspension as it could lead to increased acidity.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Sucrafil O Gel Suspension interact with the antacid drug (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), vitamin D analogs (doxercalciferol, paricalcitol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin), antidiabetic (acarbose, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide), blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Sucrafil O Gel Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing Sucrafil O Gel Suspension efficacy.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension it is better to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of Sucrafil O Gel Suspension needs to be adjusted.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

• ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
• MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
• DOLUTEGRAVIR
• DOXERCALCIFEROL
• PARICALCITOL
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• GEMIFLOXACIN
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• ACARBOSE
• METFORMIN
• GLIPIZIDE
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• GLYBURIDE
• WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Avoid intake of acid or heartburn triggering foods or drinks like peppermint, chocolate, onions, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and high-fat and spicy foods.
• Eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large meals. It can help reduce the production of stomach acid.
• Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes and red meat. It increases the production of stomach acid and makes symptoms worse. It can also cause erosion of the stomach lining.
• Include the high fiber-containing foods, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach), green tea in your meal. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess acid production.
• Cranberry juice can be beneficial in peptic ulcer and H. pylori infections.

Special Advise

• If your condition does not improve even after taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension for 4-5 weeks, please consult your doctor.  Do not take Sucrafil O Gel Suspension for more than 8 weeks.
• Sucralfate in Sucrafil O Gel Suspension contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension .

Patients Concern

Disease/Condition Glossary

Gastrointestinal ulcer: The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, a sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Indigestion is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach’s lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcers or sores of the stomach region are called gastric ulcers, while the duodenum ulcer is known as a duodenal ulcer.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Drinking alcohol with Sucrafil O Gel Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing Sucrafil O Gel Suspension efficacy.

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Pregnancy

CAUTION

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension is a pregnancy category B drug. It should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

CAUTION

There is limited data on how Sucrafil O Gel Suspension affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Sucrafil O Gel Suspension . your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

CAUTION

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Liver

CAUTION

Sucrafil O Gel Suspension to be taken with caution if you had or have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.